Kathryn Keller
Ideas for Creating a Cozy Reading Nook
Everybody loves a built-in nook for curling up with (or without) a good book. Here are 8 ideas that will inspire you to create your own cozy nook.
Fix a Chipped Sink
Whether it’s a plumber’s wrench or a heavy stockpot, slips happen—and vitreous china, fireclay, and enameled-metal sinks often bear the scars. Luckily, DIY repair kits that contain epoxy paints and fillers can heal chips in glossy ceramic surfaces. Here, tips for getting the best results
Paint a Simple Geometric Pattern on Your Bedroom Wall
Create an abstract accent-wall design with just a roll of painter’s tape and a few quarts of color
How to Build a Simple Porch Swing
This streamlined outdoor seat is budget-friendly and simple to build using basic cuts and common stock
5 Easy Room Updates You (Probably) Never Thought Of
The folks at Apartment Therapy share nifty, thrifty interior-design ideas in a new book
5 Steps to Quick Compost
Use this "hot" method to get garden-ready black gold in just two weeks
Easy-Care, Low-Water Container Gardens
10 ideas for potted arrangements from Sunset's new Western Book of Easy-Care Plantings
Garden Like Prince Charles
A peek behind the gates of the Prince of Wales's lavish outdoor oasis from his new book, Highgrove: An English Country Garden
7 Steps to Creating a Backyard from Scratch
These 7 features will transform a plain stretch of lawn into a lush landscape you'll really use and enjoy
How to Design an Entry Garden
Plan a front-yard landscape that boosts curb appeal and welcomes you home